The Private Pilot certificate
is your first step toward enjoying the wonders of three-dimensional
flight. As a private helicopter pilot, you can fly for personal or
business purposes. You DO NOT have to have any previous flight
training or experience to begin learning.

According to the
Federal Aviation Regulations "a person who applies for a private pilot
certificate with rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating must
log at least 40 hours of flight time that includes at least 20 hours of
flight training from an authorized instructor and 10 hours of solo
flight training." That training will include:

3 hours of cross-country flight training in a helicopter

3 hours of night flight training in a helicopter

3 hours solo cross-country time

One solo cross-country flight of at least 75 nautical miles total distance

3 solo takeoffs and landings at an airport with an operating control tower

Our FAA-approved Part 141 Private Pilot course allows us to reduce the minimum total hours to 35 for qualified candidates.

*Pricing for the Private Pilot Course

Training Items

Approximate Costs

R22 Dual Instruction: 25 Hours (Minimum) @ $260/hr

$6,500

R22 Solo Flight: 10 Hours @ $215/hr

$2,150

Ground Instruction: 35 hours @ $45/hr

$1,575

FAA Practical Flight Test

$450

Text Books, Knowledge Test, FAA Medical Exam

$400

Minimum Cost for Private Helicopter Rating (35 hrs - Part 141)

$11,075

Average Cost for Private Helicopter Rating (55 hrs)

$16,275

Prepaid Private Pilot Special: $12,500

Includes
50 hours in the helicopter and up to 40 hours ground, plus all the
required texts, one test fee and one exam fee. Everything in one fee
(pre-paid in full only) with a great savings. This is for initial
private helicopter pilots only. Email for more information

*Note: All prices are subject to change without notice. Additional savings are available by purchasing block time.